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Article

22 Dec 2009

Author:
China Labor Watch

Investment Giant KKR Profits from Dollar General's Poor Labor Record, Report Shows

China Labor Watch’s newest report describes conditions for workers who make Dollar General’s merchandise in four supplier factories producing appliances, plastic cookware, household goods and electronic fireplaces. Hours range from 2-4 hours of overtime daily, full weekend overtime, and some factories have illegal contracts and no insurance or even basic safety equipment... Kenneth Melman, KKR's Managing Director and head of Global Public Affairs and Peter McKillop, Director of Global Communications state that KKR cannot currently invest in labor conditions. [also refers to suppliers Rongxin Appliance [part of Ching Hai], Shijie Plastic [World Houseware], Suncheong Plastic, Source Pro]